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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1934
Page
7
The state anticipates its largest apple crop in history as the industry thrives, with high yields extending to many sections. A busy refinery and abundant produce hint at a strong winter season, while the forecast calls for snow and cooler conditions ahead.
Showers have fallen over drought districts in the West and Southwest but southeastern New Mexico remains dry. Rain may arrive soon, helping ranges and waterholes, while stockmen face hard times. The column also marks the 100th anniversary of Samuel Langley’s birth, crediting him as father of modern aviation, and notes New Mexico's state employment service offices opening near the Democratic state headquarters in Santa Fe.
On the S S Navarre bound for America Maurice Lanyard, known as a thief, is revealed as the son of Lanyard the reformed crook. True emeralds turn up as fakes while the genuine stones are recovered by Fay Crozier. The father and son face loyalties, lies, and a pivotal burial at sea as tensions unfold aboard ship.
Travel to Carlsbad Cavern National Park climbs toward 100000 this year as the half millionth woman appears in papers. Oshkosh travelers bring mazuma. they still spend, though not as freely. Some car sales rise in the first half of the year, with a peak ahead, reflecting cautious but maintained income expectations.
The notice urges voters to check their registration in the voting box this coming Saturday and warns that only registered names will appear on the Democratic primary voting list. It emphasizes the last chance to register and the risk of missing out.
Mrs M A McLean’s Texas parents left after six weeks with the McLean family. Santa Fe trips carried Marian Martins home with Mary Katherine Woods. Reynolds family and Mrs Faker from Marble Hill arrived. Reynolds will teach chemistry and math at Artesia High School. Iswell visitors included Pict, Brown, Smith, Price. Womacks returned from Texarkana with brother Waller. Horns of Lucedale visited Pinon then H Haley. Ruby Mae Horn to teach at Cottonwood. Farewell party for Mrs William Compton hosted by Duffield and Compton with dinners and river water sports. guests included Hunt, Williams, Price, Geodell, Powell, Yates, Hill, Stroup, and others.
Silence is sometimes the masquerade of ignorance and can breed trouble. It is not always golden and may be cowardice or a betrayal when justice is at stake. The habit preserves little, masks wisdom, and harms friendship more than speech.
Through July 1 sales of electric and automatic refrigerators in New Mexico rose 51 percent over any prior period. Machines ranged from one to two hundred dollars, sparking belief in substantial savings on food and improved family health, though many balk at high upfront costs or costly deferred payments.
The New Mexico Military Institute and Eastern New Mexico Industrial College near capacity as enrollments rise past last year. Board plans several hundred thousand dollars in new buildings while regional growth boosts prospects, echoing a thriving season at Cloudcroft resort despite overall tough conditions.
Merchants in Las Cruces Carlsbad Roswell Tucumcari and other points report business volume not only holding but rising. The group that advertises steadily shows an average increase of 26 percent, roughly matching state bank deposit growth.
The article notes problems with labor supply stagnated by relief work and suggests a government will not let relief money block the gathering of the cotton crop, implying an impending adjustment to ensure harvest progress.
The article notes gasoline sales excluding industrial use have grown about 20 percent since early June. It argues that people are traveling more and spending on activities as they feel healthier and more confident about current conditions and the future.
The report notes that the number of campers at Ruidoso reflects ample time, money, and willingness to travel despite poor weather. In the past people would have stayed home and complained, but now they attend, knowing the weather cannot be altered.
Widespread growth in passenger and freight movement by railroads and trucks boosts state and interstate traffic. The carriers adjust rates and plans in response to strong public demand, reflecting good sense and market alignment. The public’s favorable reaction appears to have shaped pricing decisions and service adjustments.
More than a million dollars will be spent this fall and winter improving irrigation systems. Much work is permanent in nature and part of a rehabilitation program to insure economy in canals leading to lands and crops of the future. Officials believe irrigation is at its lowest point in the lifetime of current residents.
The application of home renovating funds shows steady gains in all parts of the division. This indicates that the comforts of life remain appealing and homeowners are regaining confidence as they plan paint, plumbing, and porches.
The piece notes that while the situation worsened, government measures provide a silver lining. It predicts a period of partial recovery after three days, the elimination of poorer rock, and rehabilitation that will usher in better times for the state's major industries.
Fort Sumner August 23 The board of directors rejects all bids on the diversion dam and ditch construction as too high. New plans are being drawn and the project will be readvertised within ten days. Thirteen bids on materials and two on onset construction were submitted.
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